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MONTANA STATE LIBRARY

1515 E. 6th AVE.
HELENA, MONTANA 59620

ur History

ur Program

The Keep Montana Green
Program (KMG) began in 1945 as an
expansion of an original program started
in Washington State in 1940. The goal
was to conduct a coordinated effort to
prevent forest fires wherever they might
occur nationwide.

The Keep Greens that were
ultimately successful were the ones that
received support from local forest
products industry and effective

leadership. In 1954, the State Forester's
Office provided that leadership. Gareth
Moon, the new State Forester assigned
the responsibility of KMG to his Fire
Prevention officer.

On April 17, 1961, the Keep
Montana Green Association became a
chartered non-profit organization. In that
same year, the first KMG Fire Prevention
Poster Contest was conducted and 1995
will be the 34th year of the contest.

KMG celebrates 50 years of fire
prevention this year! Montana has
changed over the last 50 years and so
has wildfire prevention. Houses among
the trees have provided a new challenge
for KMG. KMG must be more aggressive
and proactive in educating the public
about wildfire and prevention over the
next 50 years.

KMG protects our natural
resources and helps maintain the quality
of life in Montana by doing the following:

• Teaching children through its
annual Wildfire Prevention Poster
Contest. Over 40,000 entries have
been received since 1961.

• Posting fire prevention highways
and road signs. KMG delivers the fire
prevention message in rest areas and
on roads throughout the State.

• Working with the media in
delivering our fire prevention
message. Both in person and through
public service announcements in the
summer.

• Recognizing people's contributions
in fire prevention. Each year KMG
presents awards for fire prevention
accomplishments.

• Making distribution of fire
prevention materials to schools,
homeowners, and others to inform them
of fire prevention problems and
solutions.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
OF FIRE PREVENTION

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ur Members

For fifty the years, Keep
Montana Green has been protecting
Montana's natural resources from
wildfire. Members include citizens,
associations, corporations, small
businesses, and federal, state, and local
agencies, who work together to protect
Montana's forest and range lands. The
Keep Montana Green Association
welcomes you.

Annual dues:

Participation- $1 to $100
Contributing - $100 to $500
Sustaining - $500 and up.

Any amount is accepted and all
contributions are greatly appreciated.

Keep Montana Green
Association is a 501 (c)3, tax-exempt
organization of members, governed by a
Board of Directors representative of its
membership.

Tax Identification No.: 81-6014376

Keep Montana Green Association

2705 Spurgin Road

Missoula, Mt 59801

(406)542-4251 Voice

(406)542-4242 Fax

MONTANA STATE LIBRARY

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